The Great Gatsby Chapter 9

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What does Nick decide to do at the end of the novel?

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Nick decides to go back west.

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What is it that made Gatsby great?

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Gatsby's greatness comes from his hope and capacity to dream.

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What word best describes Mr. Gatz's feelings about his son?

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Proud.

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What did James Gatz's notes in his book indicate about him?

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He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.

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Why didn't Wolfsheim choose to attend the funeral?

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He said he had important business and couldn't get mixed up in it.

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What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

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The green light symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

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How does Nick describe Gatsby's parties?

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Nick describes Gatsby's parties as extravagant and filled with people who do not truly care about Gatsby.

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What is the significance of the valley of ashes?

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The valley of ashes represents the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

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How does Daisy react to Gatsby's wealth?

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Daisy is initially impressed by Gatsby's wealth but ultimately feels conflicted about it.

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What does the character of Tom Buchanan represent?

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Tom Buchanan represents the old money class and the moral decay of the American elite.